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I'm a pathology applicant this year who is looking at both MGH and BWH, and I'm curious -- is the workload similar? Old threads suggest that MGH residents used to work a bit harder than BWH residents, but there are one or two comments saying that's outdated. Can anyone compare the current hours...

Hey all, I am currently going back to school (I am 21) and am just starting my 2nd semester at college, so I have about 4 years to get this experience in. My in state vet school of choice would be NC State, which requires 400 hours of vet experience overseen by a DVM. I have been applying to...

Hi everyone, What is the best way to get direct patient care hours without going through training and having to get a certificate? I am really short on time and dont have any patient care hours yet for PA school so I am freaking out because I recently changed my major.

Hey all. I'm an MS3 who has been very undecided all throughout medical so far about deciding which specialty I will apply for in the match. I've always shied away from surgery because my marriage and my mental sanity are my highest priorities and I need balance in my life outside of work. I...

Hi All, I have an MA in Counseling, and am licensed as an LPC (the intern level license) in Illinois. I'm looking for a way to get postgrad supervised hours in a way that will let me avoid doing 100 percent case management and won't get me killed. Let me explain... My last job, with a respected...

While recording hours for a service trip, I accidentally put down the total number of hours I spent on the trip than the total number of hours I spent actually working on the trip. I didn't realize the mistake until after submitting the application. Should I update every school reporting the...

I am about to be a college freshman and for as long as I can remember I've wanted to be a neurologist. My mom has a brain injury and I want to help people just like her. I can't really imagine doing anything else, but lately I've been wondering... I know doctors work A LOT. But I still want to...

Hello! I hope to work as a CNA after I graduate from college, and I just wanted to know from those who have worked as a CNA before medical school if working for 1 year would be enough to expose me to this field of healthcare? If thinking of it in terms of hours, how many hours is sufficient? I...

Hi I am a student in University of Houston and I just transferred from Houston Community College. I wanted help on my credit hour selection for the upcoming Fall 2016 semester. My credit hours in HCC are as follows: Spring 2015- 15 hours Summer 2015- 13 hours (incl Chem 1 with lab) Fall 2015- 17...

Is there any way to not have to do such loooong hours for residency? I feel ones ability to become a doctor really shouldn't be measured against your ability to stay awake for 24 straight. I have children so doing such long shifts really won't be possible. I am 10 years out of collage. Is...

I've seen a lot of comments here about how the max hours varies per state. OSHA is a national regulating body and the regulations say: "No one shall knowingly be permitted or required to work while the employee's ability or alertness is so impaired by fatigue, illness, or other causes that it...

I have two questions: (i am applying this coming cycle, btw) 1) I plan on taking an ASL class this summer and learning German on Rosetta Stone, mainly out of interest. So, should I add that I'm passionate about learning those two languages and why on my application for interest/hobbies? 2) Is...

Hi all, I need opinions, and fast! I'm in an APA counseling psyc program after completing a terminal masters and practicing for one year. I want to get opinions on how likely it is to match to APA internship site with the typical minimum of 400 hours? It seems possible that I can complete my...

Hi, some specific questions for those of you who prepped for the MCAT independently: I'm a little nervous because I'm taking the MCAT in May and applying in June, so I'm really hoping this goes well! I just got out of orgo and am taking biochem this semester so I have the advantage of having the...

I currently have about... 400 hours volunteering at a camp (but this was a couple summers ago) 70 hours tutoring inner city kids Will hopefully have at least 40 hours volunteering at a hospital by May I'm really worried I don't have enough. What is considered average for volunteer hours? If...

I am a "freshman" (I already have enough credit to become a sophomore after this semester), and am currently taking 16 credit hours. If I were to end this semester with a 3.25, what are my chances of getting a 3.6 or higher? I plan on taking the same amount of credit hours next semester, and...

Hi all - I'm in my second week of my clinical PhD program, and my cohort is now sitting in on group supervision meetings to get a better feel for the format of supervision, so we're ready to dive in as second years. Should I be keeping track of these supervision meetings (i.e. in mypsychtrack)...